A serpentine road to the summit of Rolle Pass in the Dolomites
Passo Rolle is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.989m (6,526ft) above sea level, located in Trentino, in Italy.
Where is Rolle Pass?
The pass is located in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, in the northeastern part of the country, within the Parco Naturale Paneveggio - Pale di San Martino.
When was Rolle Pass built?
The road to the summit connects the Fiemme and Primiero valleys and was built between 1863 and 1874. During the Dolomite war, the Passo di Rolle gained negative fame as the main battle line ran along this mountain chain.
Is Rolle Pass paved?
Set high in the Dolomites mountain range, the pass is traversed by the Strada Statale 50 (SS50) road. The road is fully paved and features uncountable curves. The road winds up serpentine by serpentine in sparse pine forest.
How long is Rolle Pass?
The pass is 43 km (26 miles) long, running south-north from Fiera di Primiero, near Mezzano, to Predazzo.
How steep is Rolle Pass?
The pass is one of the legendary climbs of the Giro d’Italia, a classic for those who are passionate about cycling. This is an unforgettable trip full of mind-blowing days on a bicycle. The road made the history of great cycling when in 1937 it marked the debut of the Dolomites in the Giro d’Italia. There are 2 routes to reach the summit. Starting from Fiera di Primiero, the ascent is 23.1 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1.253 meters. The average percentage is 5.4 %, with a maximum gradient of 9.8%. And starting from Predazzo, the ascent is 20.5 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 957 meters. The average percentage is 4.7 %, with a maximum gradient of 11%.